§ Mr. WILLIAM BOYLEasked the number of stokers and engine-room artificers required in a battleship of the "Dreadnought" class when using coal as fuel and when using oil as fuel; what would be the saving in wages if oil were used as fuel; whether it is the intention of the Admiralty to effect this saving by extending the use of oil as fuel in His Majesty's ships and vessels of war?
§ Mr. McKENNAIt is contrary to the practice to furnish information with regard to the complements of His Majesty's ships, which are confidential. I regret I am unable to give the information for which the hon. Gentleman asks.